Finding the Third Proportional to 512,601 and 1,121,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,601 and 1,121,700 is: 2,454,561.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,601 : 1,121,700 = 1,121,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,601/1,121,700 = 1,121,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,601x = 1,121,700 × 1,121,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,601x = 1,258,210,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,210,890,000/512,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,561.91
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